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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.86, 347.57 and 147.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.86, 347.57 and 147.02 is: 202.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.86 : 347.57 = 147.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.86/347.57 = 147.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.86x = 347.57 × 147.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.86x = 51,098.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,098.14/251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.89

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